Category Archives: Commonwealth Corner

Yarn October 2015

Yarn-Oct-2015The October, 2015 issue of The Southern Yarn is ready for you to view and download. Print it out if you like, even in colour on your own printer!

We’ve got details on the annual Formal Dinner and lot more to read.

And if you have not renewed your DUCW membership, this is a great month to get that task done. Pay online or, even better, at the Formal Dinner.

Commonwealth conference

Winnipeg is hosting a conference of the Royal Commonwealth Society this weekend. The events kicked off last night (Thursday, May 28, 2015) with a reception at Manitoba’s Government House, hosted by the Lt. Governor. Here are some photos from the event last night.

(photos by Brian Hydesmith)

July Commonwealth Place

By Murray Burt

Rebecca Kitteridge, new SIS head, has steely strength and discreet style

Rebecca Kitteridge, new SIS head, has steely strength and discreet style

NZ’s new spy boss comes to job with good record and high praise from the Prime Minister

Former Secretary of the Cabinet and Clerk of the Executive Council, Rebecca Kitteridge, has taken over the position of Director of Security for the Security Intelligence Service (SIS).

Announcing the appointment, Prime Minister John Key said Kitteridge was a “highly respected and professional” public servant.  Continue reading